Anchoring Wealth in Local Communities with Worker Ownership

In the first episode of our mini-series on employee ownership, we host Zen Trenholm and Rachel Merfalen to discuss the importance of employee ownership as a tool for economic development, job quality, and wealth creation in local communities. They delve into the various models of employee ownership, such as worker cooperatives, ESOPs, and employee ownership trusts, highlighting the positive impact on businesses and employees alike. They also explore how shared equity models can address challenges like business succession planning and job retention, and discuss recent policy initiatives and programs, such as the State Small Business Credit Initiative, that are supporting the growth of employee ownership ecosystems across the nation.

You can learn more about employee ownership and job quality at jobquality.results4america.org.